Towing a my new travel trailer my .02
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First, 800 lbs of cargo is very conservative. Folks that "travel light" will add 1000 lbs of cargo, families add around 1500 lbs, with the average being 1200 lbs. 3 gallons of water is unlikely to be useful...that's not enough for the pump to pick up from the bottom of the tank.
Also 400 lbs in the truck for the family? You don't say how many in the family, that seems very light.
Lastly 10% tongue weight is the bare minimum...watch out for sway and handling issues with that setup.
Good job with the numbers but it sounds like you worked backwards to back into how much cargo you could carry. You get partial credit for showing your work but ultimately the answer is wrong. Ultimately, a trip to the scales after you load up will tell the story.
Also 400 lbs in the truck for the family? You don't say how many in the family, that seems very light.
Lastly 10% tongue weight is the bare minimum...watch out for sway and handling issues with that setup.
Good job with the numbers but it sounds like you worked backwards to back into how much cargo you could carry. You get partial credit for showing your work but ultimately the answer is wrong. Ultimately, a trip to the scales after you load up will tell the story.
